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Cricket drills
52 free Cricket drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
52 drills
Ground fieldingThrowingAttack the ballFielders charge a rolling ball, pick up one-handed and throw at the stumps in one motion.12 min · 4–12 players · U10+
BattingBack-foot defence and punchFeeds just short of a length: get back and across to defend, then punch the shorter, wider ball through a cone gate on the off side.15 min · 3–6 players · U11+
BattingBatting grip, stance and backliftSet up the grip, a balanced side-on stance and a straight backlift, then test them against gentle underarm feeds.12 min · 2–12 players · U6+
CatchingBoundary catching and relay catchesDeep fielders practise getting under high balls near the rope and, when momentum carries them over, flicking the ball back to a partner who completes the catch.20 min · 3–12 players · U13+
BowlingTactics & match playBowling to a plan in the netsBowlers name a plan before each over, bowl to target boxes on the net pitch and score points only for balls that match what they said.30 min · 3–6 players · U12+
Running between wicketsCalling and backing upBatting pairs practise clear 'yes', 'no' and 'wait' calls, who calls for which shot, and backing up safely at the non-striker's end.15 min · 7–12 players · U10+
Tactics & match playDecision-makingCaptaincy and field changesCaptains set a field for a bowling plan, read what the batter is doing in a live game and make quick, legal field changes, with the coach pausing play to talk through each decision.45 min · 13–22 players · U16+
GameDecision-makingCentre-wicket scenariosA batting pair and a full field play out short match situations set by the coach, then talk through the choices they made.40 min · 12–16 players · U12+
CatchingClose catching reactionsClose fielders at short leg, silly point and slip react to deflections off a coach's bat, starting with soft balls and moving to a hard ball only with helmets and protective kit.15 min · 4–8 players · U16+
Cool-downCool-down and reviewBring the heart rate down with an easy jog and walk, stretch the muscles cricket works hardest, then review the session as a group.10 min · 2–20 players · U10+
ThrowingGround fieldingCrow hop and flat throws to the keeperAttack a rolled ball, pick it up cleanly, crow hop to gain momentum and throw flat and hard into the keeper's gloves over the stumps.15 min · 4–8 players · U11+
BattingTactics & match playDeath-overs batting scenariosBatting pairs chase small targets in the final overs against a death-bowling field, planning where to score each ball, hitting the gaps and running hard twos.40 min · 10–16 players · U16+
ThrowingGround fieldingDirect-hit run-outsFielders attack a rolled ball and throw at one stump set to beat a runner in a safe side lane, building the pick-up and throw that wins run outs.20 min · 6–12 players · U12+
Warm-upFitness & agilityDynamic warm-up and throwing build-upA cricket warm-up that moves from jogging and dynamic movements into partner throwing that builds gradually from short and easy to long and flat.15 min · 2–20 players · U10+
Ground fieldingThrowingFielding relayTeams race to field a ball, throw to a keeper and return, with a point for each clean stop.12 min · 6–16 players · U8+
Spin bowlingFinger spin fundamentalsLearn the off-spin grip, a short approach and a strong pivot, then bowl with flight at a box outside off stump and spin it back towards the stumps.20 min · 2–8 players · U10+
BattingDecision-makingFront-foot defence and the leaveThrow-downs on a full length: block the ones that would hit the stumps and leave the ones outside off stump.15 min · 2–6 players · U10+
BattingFront-foot drive off the teeBatters drive a ball off a tee through the covers, working on the stride and a full face.10 min · 2–10 players · U8+
CatchingWarm-upHigh catch circleA coach hits or throws high balls to players around a circle; catch, return, rotate.8 min · 4–14 players · U7+
BattingHitting off a feed with a straight batBatters drive underarm feeds back down a coned V, swinging the bat straight from high backlift to high finish.15 min · 3–8 players · U6+
WicketkeepingCatchingKeeper take and stumpThe keeper takes balls down the leg side and off side, then stumps on a call.10 min · 2–6 players · U11+
WicketkeepingKeeping standing up to medium pace and spinKeepers stand up to the stumps for medium pace and spin, taking off-side and leg-side balls cleanly and stumping when the batter leaves the crease.25 min · 3–6 players · U13+
Ground fieldingLong barrier and pick-upFielders move into line with a rolled ball, drop into a long barrier through a cone gate, pick up cleanly and return it.12 min · 3–8 players · U6+
BattingGameMiddle practice with batting pairsPairs bat for a set number of overs in the middle against real bowling and a set field, building partnerships while bowlers and fielders rotate.45 min · 10–16 players · U12+